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Audio Engineer | Events

R O N K I N G L i v e F. O. H. A u d i o E n g i n e e r

My accumulated knowledge in the field of live f.o.h. sound engineering is a direct result of my background as a professional musician and experience gained as an owner of Source Sound Recording Studio. My first shows were in conjunction with The Sound Seas Warehouse, a cutting-edge Southwest promotion company for the time and primarily featured reggae acts such as China Africa and Burning Spear. My skills were honed over the years eventually leading to the opportunity to run sound for many Top 40 acts in an “unplugged” environment for El Paso’s Town Square Media. Artists include Matt Kearney of Vertical Horizon, Anna Nalick, Echo Jet, Metro Station, Havana Brown among many other acts.

During my time in the Southwest, I’ve handled sound logistics for productions drawing thousands, simple f.o.h. mix in a backyard to special events at southern New Mexico’s Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, including overseeing installation of their 45k flown PA system.

Considering all the aspects of what constitutes a live performance, the actual physics of Live Sound is a fascinating aspect in of itself. I thoroughly enjoy the nuances of how a great live act makes a mix come to life.

S O U R C E S O U N D E n t e r t a i n m e n t a n d E v e n t s

As an events and logistics coordinator or solo promoter, I have worked with Top 40 bands and Grammy caliber artists. National Acts include Robert Cray, The Little River Band, Johnny Winter, The Chi Lites, Maria Muldaur, Grammy winner Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell, George Clinton, Blackfoot, Doug Stone, Pat Travers and other renowned artists. My responsibilities include contractual negotiations, rider analysis and recommendations, ground transport, hotel accommodations, back line, F.O.H specifications while professionally handling and negotiating an assortment of unusual circumstances and individuals that are truly unique to the dynamics of the entertainment industry.